Recent advancements within the realm of quantum optics have paved the way for significant breakthroughs in spectroscopy, a technique that measures the interaction of light with matter. A notable innovation comes from the University of Warsaw, where researchers have developed a quantum-inspired super-resolving spectrometer that promises to revolutionize the analysis of light pulses. This research,
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Professor Sheng Zhigao and his research team at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have recently made a significant breakthrough in the field of nonlinear optical effects. Their study, published in Advanced Optical Materials, focuses on the observation of the strong nonlinear magnetic second harmonic generation (MSHG) induced by
In a recent study published in Physical Review Letters, scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the realm of quantum dynamics by observing a non-Hermitian edge burst for the very first time. Non-Hermitian systems have garnered increasing interest in the scientific community due to their unique properties that differ from those of traditional Hermitian systems.
Rohit Velankar, a senior at Fox Chapel Area High School, embarked on a scientific journey that began with a simple observation while pouring juice into a glass. The rhythmic “glug, glug, glug” of the fluid flexing the walls of the carton piqued his curiosity about the role of a container’s elasticity in the way liquids
The Short-Baseline Near Detector (SBND) at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory has achieved a major milestone by detecting its first neutrino interactions. This groundbreaking achievement marks the culmination of years of planning, prototyping, and construction by the SBND collaboration. Led by David Schmitz, a co-spokesperson for the project and associate professor of physics at the University
In a groundbreaking collaboration between the Charles University of Prague, the CFM center in San Sebastian, and CIC nanoGUNE’s Nanodevices group, a new complex material with extraordinary properties in the realm of spintronics has been engineered. This groundbreaking discovery, recently published in the prestigious journal Nature Materials, signifies a quantum leap in the potential for
In the realm of quantum physics, the study of chaotic systems consisting of many interacting particles presents a unique challenge. The complexity and chaotic nature of these systems often pose difficulties in their description. However, a research team led by Professor Monika Aidelsburger and Professor Immanuel Bloch from the LMU Faculty of Physics has recently
Breaking the boundaries of traditional wave propagation, researchers at ETH Zurich have achieved a monumental feat by making sound waves travel only in one direction. This groundbreaking development opens a realm of possibilities for future technical applications with electromagnetic waves and could revolutionize the way we perceive and utilize wave transmission. Water, light, and sound
The field of quantum computing is rapidly evolving, with researchers constantly seeking innovative ways to overcome the challenges of error correction and achieve fault-tolerant quantum computing. In a recent study published in Science Advances, Hayato Goto from the RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing in Japan introduced a groundbreaking quantum error correction approach using “many-hypercube codes.”
The world of physics has been revolutionized by the discovery of exotic properties in graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice. The ability of electrons to move through graphene without mass has opened up new possibilities for electronic devices. However, when two or more layers of graphene are combined, the
Quantum error correction has emerged as a crucial aspect of scientific research as the field of quantum computing continues to expand. Researchers are focused on increasing the accuracy and reliability of quantum computers to explore their practical applications in various fields, including fundamental science and future technological advancements. A recent study published in Nature Physics
The recent research conducted by a team of researchers from Skoltech, Universitat Politècnica de València, Institute of Spectroscopy of RAS, University of Warsaw, and University of Iceland focuses on the spontaneous formation and synchronization of multiple quantum vortices in optically excited semiconductor microcavities. The researchers demonstrated the antiferromagnetic coupling of polariton quantum vortices in neighboring
Particle accelerators have traditionally been massive facilities, spanning kilometers in length. However, the emergence of laser-plasma accelerators has revolutionized this field by offering compact alternatives that can fit in the basement of a university institute. These accelerators have the potential to accelerate electron bunches efficiently, enabling the generation of X-ray lasers in a fraction of
Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity, one of the cornerstones of modern physics, is built upon two fundamental assumptions or postulates. The first postulate states that the laws of physics appear identical to all observers moving in a straight line with constant velocity and no acceleration. This concept of an “inertial frame of reference” was inspired
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have made significant progress in simulating higher-order topological (HOT) lattices using digital quantum computers. This breakthrough has allowed for a deeper understanding of advanced quantum materials and their robust quantum states that have immense potential in various technological applications. By utilizing many-body quantum interactions, the team led by